GZ 250 Marauder

2001 Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2001 Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder custom - cruiser motorcycle, Suzuki features a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20 HP (14.6 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.3 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the GZ 250 Marauder measures 137 kg (302 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.85 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 680 mm (26.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 115 km/h (71 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1999 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.